Ideas for an active life
Articles to help and inspire you on your fitness journey.
In a dragon boat, nobody paddles alone. From Deloraine to Sydney Harbour, clubs bring together people of different ages, backgrounds and experience through one simple challenge: learning to move as a crew.
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Running in light rain can be reasonable when visibility, footing and the route remain predictable. Use this go/no-go check for thunder, floodwater, slippery surfaces, clothing and safe shelter.
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Looking for cycling groups in Australia? The right one can add motivation, local route knowledge and practical skills to every ride. The key is matching its pace, distance, surface and purpose to the way you actually ride. Real stories from Melbourne, Wollongong and Western Sydney show how different welcoming groups...
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Walk from Silvan Reservoir to Mount Evelyn through dry forest, fern gullies and the Olinda Creek valley. This guide covers the route, conflicting distances, terrain, parking, car shuffles, toilets and current dog rules.
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Walk or ride the 5.5km Tarralla Creek Trail from Croydon towards Heathmont, with route directions, wetlands, parking, facilities and family-friendly options.
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Yuko Sato covered a reported 436 kilometres over 65 hours at a Brisbane backyard ultra. Her story is about exhaustion, encouragement and finding the strength to start one more loop.
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Virtual walking challenges can help people move more while they are running. A large app study found participants averaged 23% more steps during competitions, although badges and points alone appear to make a smaller difference. Making your goal public can create accountability, Facebook groups can offer encouragement and fundraising for...
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R U OK?Day falls on 10 September 2026, but you do not need to wait to check in. Learn how to choose a suitable walking route, start the conversation, listen without trying to fix everything and respond safely if someone says they are not OK.
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Help your running shoes last longer with a simple care routine: clean only when needed, air-dry away from heat, reserve each pair for the right job, track kilometres and inspect grip, shape and fit before replacing them.
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The Dandenong Creek Trail gives walkers, runners and cyclists a mostly off-road route through Melbourne’s east and south-east. You can start with an easy loop around Jells Park, follow the creek for a longer ride, or join community events such as Jells parkrun, Dandenong parkrun and Run Maroondah. This guide...
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